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Mount Rainier National Park
Frolic through subalpine meadows all spring, explore old-growth forests in the summer, or snowshoe through winter’s snowy fields—always keeping Mount Rainier National Park’s imposing namesake within sight. This park is a year-round wonderland …
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Location
Located south of the Seattle-Tacoma area, this park sprawls 235,626 acres—all centered around Mt. Rainier.
Flora & Fauna
Each spring, an explosion of wildflowers fill Mount Rainier’s meadows. Watch for mountain goats and birds galore as well.
Did You Know?
At 5,420 feet, Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park averages nearly 57 feet of snow annually.
1-Day Itinerary
Drive to Sunrise—the highest point in Mount Rainier National Park accessible by car. Here, you’ll take in breathtaking mountain views, peruse exhibits on the park’s natural resources, and hike one of several nearby trails.
More Time?
- Drive—or take the 9-mile trail—to the 168-foot, glacier-fed Narada Falls.
- Pass through subalpine meadows to Tipsoo Lake—where you’ll often see Mt. Rainier’s reflection—on the popular Naches Loop Trail.
- Marvel at 1,000-year-old Douglas Fir trees in Mount Rainier Park’s Grove of Patriarchs.
- Snowshoe from Paradise, with friends or on a ranger-led trek, every winter.
Know Before You Go
- Plan a September visit to Mount Rainier National Park. You’ll miss the crowds, but still enjoy sunshine.
- Pay attention to Mount Rainier Park’s changeable weather. Raingear is recommended year-round.
Other Parks in the Western Region:
Crater Lake National Park–Oregon
Death Valley National Park–California
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve–Washington
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site–Washington/Oregon
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park–Washington/Oregon
Olympic National Park–Washington
Sequoia National Park–California
Yosemite National Park–California
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